Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let YAH Real Estate Services help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound 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 form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

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

When are floorplan services needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after a tour. Contact YAH Real Estate Services today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.