Needing your home measured? Let Appraisal Associates of Southern Indiana help.

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The finished 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 measurement services required?

Property taxes

Tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Appraisal Associates of Southern Indiana to learn more about our floorplan services.