Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Arrowhead R.E. Services help.

Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are measurement services necessary?

Challenging property taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Putting a home up for sale

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important 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 not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services.