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

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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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 form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your 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 property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Contact Wastweet Appraisal & Consulting Inc. today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.