In need of measurement services? Let Texas O.C.S. help.

Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How do home measurement services work?

During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might make 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 house and the overall layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When should I get a floorplan service?

Disputing real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation 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 contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth.

Selling your home

A floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage).

For real estate agents

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 great marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services.