Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Hawes Valuation & Analytics, LLC help.

Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are home 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 layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate 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 detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the overall 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 documents, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services required?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home on the market

A measuring service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. 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 home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact Hawes Valuation & Analytics, LLC today to learn more about our floorplan services.