Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let C Howard Davis Appraisals help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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What are measurement services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The final product 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 are measurement services needed?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home on the market

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements 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 selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Contact C Howard Davis Appraisals to learn more about our floorplan services.