Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Massey Appraisal, Inc. help.

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What are floorplan services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services needed?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling 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 verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Putting a home up for sale

A measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services.