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

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What are measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes 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, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Disputing property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish 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 house is worth.

Putting your property up for sale

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a tour. Contact Independent Appraisal today to find out more about our floorplan services.