Needing a home measured? Let Hometown Appraising, LLC help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Hometown Appraising, LLC give you an accurate evaluation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

Order a floorplan service from Hometown Appraising, LLC

Get a quote online

What are floorplan services?

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

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The result 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the 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 property is worth.

Putting a home up for sale

A measuring service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact Hometown Appraising, LLC today to learn more about our floorplan services.