Needing your home measured? Let Barnett Appraisals help.

Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The finished product 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.

Selling a listing

A floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).