Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Irvine Appraising Company help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

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

How does a measurement service work?

During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Putting your property up for sale

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

Material for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.