In need of floorplan services? Let Appraisal World Headquarters help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Let Appraisal World Headquarters be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Real estate 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 square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a listingA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Appraisal World Headquarters today to find out more about our measurement services. |