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

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an 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.

Marketing a listing

A measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a tour. Contact Ric Lang Appraisals today to learn more about our measurement services.