Needing your home measured? Let Ramsey Appraisals help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage 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, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services.