Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let G. Scott Brown & Associates help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The resulting report 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a home or property

A measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and 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 great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact G. Scott Brown & Associates to find out more about our measurement services.