Needing a home measured? Let Shankle Corporation help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What are floorplan services?

Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The resulting report 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?

Real estate taxes

Property tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a property

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and 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 wonderful marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.