Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Appraisals In 48 help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home 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 layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Marketing a listing

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. 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 accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Appraisals In 48 today to learn more about our floorplan services.