Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Appraiser Select, LLC help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout 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 helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe 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 creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge 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.

Putting a home up for sale

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — 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 selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services.