Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let H. Bruce Jones help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The finished 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. 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.

Marketing a home or property

A measuring service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect 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 interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact H. Bruce Jones today to learn more about our measurement services.