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

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. 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, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute 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.

Putting your property on the market

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently 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 your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.