Needing your home measured? Let Appraisal Nerd help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Appraisal Nerd give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home 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 form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful 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 property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The result 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 are measurement services required?

Challenging real estate taxes

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 taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a home or property

A home measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.