Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Midwest Appraisals help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Midwest Appraisals give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What are home measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house 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 required?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A measuring service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home 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 amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services.