In need of measurement services? Let Vinson Land Services help.

Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What are floorplan services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate 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 home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The resulting report 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 are floorplan services required?

Challenging real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a listing

A measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services.