Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Petty Appraisals help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your 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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The finished product 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 required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed 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 appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services.