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

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish 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 home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses an 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 measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services.