Needing your property measured? Let El Paso Appraisal Associates, LLC help.

Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

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What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How do floorplan services work?

During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The completed 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 are measurement services needed?

Challenging property taxes

Tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying.

Selling a listing

A measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage).

For real estate professionals

To make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.