In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Let Gary Smith be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. 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, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a home up for saleA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, 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 fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact Gary Smith today to find out more about our measurement services. |