Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Appraisal Comp help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Appraisal Comp Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, 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 sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a home or propertyA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Appraisal Comp today to learn more about our measurement services. |