Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let The Moulton Group help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The result 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.