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

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 are measurement services necessary?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services.