Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Donald Richmond (239)598-1160 help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What are measurement services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a 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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The completed 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 are measurement services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a home up for sale

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services.