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

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate.

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What are home measurement services?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage 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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging 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 — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The finished report 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 should I get a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish 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.

Selling a listing

A measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Contact Hubner Appraisals to learn more about our floorplan services.