Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Mark Schofield Appraisal Services help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What are floorplan services?

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

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed 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 your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Contact Mark Schofield Appraisal Services to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.