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

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

Order a floorplan service from Johnson Appraisal

Get a quote online

What is a measurement or floorplan service?

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 document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measuring service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services.