Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let City Appraisal - Long Beach help.

Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate.

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What are home measurement services?

Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more.

When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?

Disputing property taxes

Tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Putting your property up for sale

A floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Material for real estate agents

To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for 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 great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services.