Needing a home measured? Let Wayne Ross Appraisals help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Marketing a home or property

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services.