Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Harris Young Appraisals help.

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

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

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling your home

A floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential 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 carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after a tour. Contact Harris Young Appraisals today to learn more about our measurement services.