Needing a home measured? Let Slee & Associates help.

Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What are home measurement services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

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

Selling your home

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value 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 approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Slee & Associates to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.