Needing your home measured? Let Angela Kerns help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What are measurement services?

Floorplan 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 what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The final product 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?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. 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 property on the market

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.