Needing a home measured? Let Cox Appraisal Company License # CR61800026 help.

Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do measurement services work?

During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, 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 home and the general layout. 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home 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 attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling your home

A floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact Cox Appraisal Company License # CR61800026 today to find out more about our measurement services.