Needing your property measured? Let dba Brad Fitch help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When should I get a measurement service?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting a property on the market

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home 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 completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services.