Needing your property measured? Let Haley Garcia Appraisals help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

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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 the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. 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 helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The completed report 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home on the market

A home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these 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 not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, 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 wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.