Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Yida Friedman help.

Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The finished product 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Property 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 space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling a home or property

A floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Yida Friedman to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.