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

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a property on the market

A measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.