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

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, 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, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The result 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 are measurement services required?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a property on the market

A home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 an excellent marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services.