Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Five Star Appraisals help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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

How do floorplan services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines 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 property

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show 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 number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Five Star Appraisals to learn more about our measurement services.