In need of floorplan services? Let Cara Smith help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What are measurement services?

A 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect 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 actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a listing

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. 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 wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services.