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

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Guaranteed Appraisal Services give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home'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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a home or property

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services.