Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Yamaguchi & Yamaguchi, Inc. help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The result 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 necessary?

Disputing real estate taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a home or property

A home floorplan service can secure 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 square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

For agents

To make certain that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services.