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

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. 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, home listings, and more.

When are measurement services needed?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or 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 determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a home or property

A measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, 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 wonderful marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact Schwab Appraisal LLC today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.