Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from Realcorp Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The result 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 floorplan services needed?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage 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 may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |