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

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement 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 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), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. 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 are measurement services necessary?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines 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 property is worth.

Marketing a listing

A measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.