Measurement Services

Do you need your home measured? Need an accurate floorplan for your property? Let us help.

A certified appraiser is trained to provide you with an accurate measurement and floorplan of your home. Our measurement services can help you to determine a fair market value when buying or selling your home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling your home.

What are floorplan measurement services?

Floorplan measurement services are very straight forward: A licensed appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser’s report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your home. This can be necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool, generally a tape measure or laser measuring device, to ensure accuracy. The appraiser will make note of the layout of the rooms and other features including: stairs, patios, storages, and fireplaces. The appraiser will utilize this information to write up a report and a detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home.

The finished product is a document that can be used to prove details about your property including the Gross Living Area (GLA) which can then be used for marketing or tax purposes.

Real Estate Agents:
Yes, there are home measuring services out there, but inaccuracies and errors are rampant. Few of these services, if any, rely on the expertise and hands on observation of a local certified appraiser. A certified appraiser can determine what may or may not be recognized as GLA when it comes to financing and mortgages – and this helps you avoid unnecessary surprises.

Requesting a home measurement by a certified appraiser can ensure that your client’s property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value and adheres to financing guidelines. Your clients and potential buyers will be grateful for your thoroughness and commitment to accuracy. Importantly, you can be certain that the GLA on your client’s listing is an accurate presentation of their home.

Homeowners:

Real Estate Tax Appeals:Selling Your Home:
Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources and are not always verified. This could result in you paying for more space than you have!

You’ll need a licensed appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge or appeal your real estate tax bill.

An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage and you can avoid overpaying costly real estate taxes.
A measuring service can provide you with a marketing advantage and help you list your home for a fair price.

Home listings with floorplans help potential buyers visualize the lay out. GLA (Gross Living Area) is one of the most important factors buyers consider when shopping for and purchasing a home.

Unfortunately, square footage values are often approximated and it can be possible for your listing to show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has.

It is possible for inaccurate GLA to result in a lower sale price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers.

A definitive GLA provided by a certified appraiser can give you peace of mind when listing your property. Being able to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (especially after any remodeling that may have affected square footage) can give your listing the credibility you need to be competitive in a challenging real estate market.