Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Valuations Unlimited help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The resulting report 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 do I need a floorplan service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting 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 paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a home or property

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your 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 interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Contact Valuations Unlimited to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.