In need of floorplan services? Let Appraisals 2-Day help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Appraisals 2-Day Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home on the marketA measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |