Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Allstate Appraisal, Inc. help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Allstate Appraisal, Inc. give you an accurate calculation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The final product 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 needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a home up for sale

A home measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services.