Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Appraisal Consultants Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A floorplan 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 floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home 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 documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the 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 propertyA measuring service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |