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

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Lance Appraisal Services give you an accurate estimation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines 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 listing

A floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Lance Appraisal Services today to learn more about our floorplan services.