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

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a 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 what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living 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 documentation, property listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Disputing real estate taxes

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

Putting a property on the market

A measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Goodfellow Appraisal Co. today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.