Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Tim Johnson help.

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate 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 sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services needed?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a listing

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact Tim Johnson today to learn more about our floorplan services.