Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Peak Appraisals, Inc. help.

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. 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, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential 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 an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Peak Appraisals, Inc. today to learn more about our floorplan services.