Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Strobbe & Co. help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Home 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 floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Selling a home or property

A home measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Strobbe & Co. today to find out more about our measurement services.