In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Advantage Appraisals give you an accurate estimation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Advantage Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine the 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 a home up for saleA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Advantage Appraisals today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |