Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let McGreal & Company help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates 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 details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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.

Putting a home up for sale

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even 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 completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact McGreal & Company to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.