Needing your home measured? Let Neal Copeland Appraisals help.

Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property 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 need, an appraiser will measure your property'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The finished product 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 do I need a measurement service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a property up for sale

A floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect 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 an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services.