In need of floorplan services? Let Vista Real Estate Services, Inc. help.

Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property.

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What are measurement services?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. 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 required?

Property taxes

Tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Marketing a listing

A measuring service can secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable 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 may have affected square footage).

For agents

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services.