Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let RSDS, LLC. help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 measurement or floorplan service required?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services.