Needing a home measured? Let Appraisal Assurance Inc help.

Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. 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 floorplan services required?

Challenging real estate taxes

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

Selling your home

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Appraisal Assurance Inc today to find out more about our measurement services.