Needing your home measured? Let Lisa Hampton help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. 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 often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home 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 determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services.