In need of floorplan services? Let Special Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Special Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. 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, property listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for 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 an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |