Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Nuehring Appraisal Service give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. 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 should I get a floorplan service?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your home up for sale

A floorplan service can secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

Material for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services.