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

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a 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 walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.