In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Assured Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation 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 attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home on the marketA floorplan service can secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for 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 tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact Assured Appraisals to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |