Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let A-Z Residential Appraisals help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property size to establish a fair value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or 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 contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and 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 floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.