Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Brown Dog Appraisal, LLC help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a floorplan service, a certified 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 observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The completed report 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 are floorplan services needed?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a property

A home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services.