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

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property size to determine a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. 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 stop paying more than your house is worth.

Marketing a listing

A floorplan service can secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may 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 reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services.