Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Bell Ferris, Inc. help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The result 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 home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home up for sale

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

For real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services.