Needing a home measured? Let John Wharton help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are floorplan services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 do home measurement services work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home 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 documentation, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services required?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a listing

A home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage 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 selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.