Needing your home measured? Let Diehl Appraisal Service, Inc. help.

Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to possible 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: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. 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 floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect incorrect 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 actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling your home

A home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Information for real estate agents

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