Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting a home on the market

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.