In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Let Freedom Appraisal Services be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement 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 your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines 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 property is worth. Putting your property on the marketA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show 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 amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |