Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Town & Country Appraisal Group, Inc help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property area to establish a fair value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage 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 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 your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services needed?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the 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 property is worth.

Marketing a listing

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Town & Country Appraisal Group, Inc today to learn more about our floorplan services.