Needing your property measured? Let Mays Appraisal Services help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a home on the market

A measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services.