Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Dennis Bell help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What are home measurement services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong 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 own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A measuring service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Dennis Bell today to find out more about our floorplan services.