In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Freshour Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser assesses 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 listingA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services. |