Needing your property measured? Let Sam Maness Appraisals help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your 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 a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services.