Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.

Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general 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, home listings, and more.

When do I need a floorplan service?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a property

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and 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 measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact Statewide Appraisal Service of Memphis LLC today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.