Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement services from a Leica Disto. Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. 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 helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The final product 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 measurement service?Property taxesTax 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 square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases 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 or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |