Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Golden Rule Appraisals help.

Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate 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 floorplan services work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

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 — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating 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 assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Contact Golden Rule Appraisals to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.