Needing your property measured? Let Scott Olson help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The completed report 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 floorplan services required?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your property on the market

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property 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).

Material for agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services.