Needing a property measured? Let Sterling Appraisal Group help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished product 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 needed?

Disputing property taxes

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 space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify the 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 home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 tactic to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a tour. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services.