In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Reliant 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 the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished 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 should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. 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 paying more than your house is worth. Putting your property on the marketA floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a 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 a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |