Needing your home measured? Let Appraisal 880 help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Appraisal 880 give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The result 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 required?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses 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 house is worth.

Selling your home

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Appraisal 880 to learn more about our floorplan services.