Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Precise Home Appraisals, LLc help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The final product 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 measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or 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 your taxes. An appraiser will verify 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 home measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of 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 truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services.