In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from First Region Appraisal, LLC Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate 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 home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall 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 are floorplan services needed?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. 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 a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate 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 fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |