In need of measurement services? Let us help.

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What are measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines the 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 measuring service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect 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 interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, 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 great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services.