In need of floorplan services? Let Johnney Chen help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, 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 or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The result 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 do I need a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services.