Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from a la mode Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. 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, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, 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 executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, 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 tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |