Needing a home measured? Let us help.

As a certified residential real estate appraiser, I can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate.

Order a measurement service from Marie Wentling, MA Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser

Get a quote today

What are home measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Disputing property taxes

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

Putting your home on the market

A measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

Information for agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services.