Needing a home measured? Let TIC Appraisal, LLC. help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

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 layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general 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 documents, home listings, and more.

When are floorplan services necessary?

Property taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting a property on the market

A home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

Material for agents

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services.