In need of measurement services? Let Dependable Real Estate Appraisers help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. 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, property listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed 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 what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the 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.

Putting a property on the market

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services.