In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Pamela Reitenbach give you a reliable evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Pamela Reitenbach Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |