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

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home 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, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The resulting report 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the 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 property is worth.

Putting your home on the market

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.