Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Signature Appraisals, Inc help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

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

How do measurement services work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house 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 documentation, home listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage 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 what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine 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.

Selling a listing

A home measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact Signature Appraisals, Inc to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.