Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Marrch Valuations LLC help.

Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Marrch Valuations LLC give you an accurate evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

Order a floorplan service from Marrch Valuations LLC

Get a quote online

What are home measurement services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The final product 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 measurement services necessary?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Putting a property up for sale

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

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Marrch Valuations LLC to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.