In need of floorplan services? Let Sherri Sommer help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Order a measurement service from Sherri Sommer Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general 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 documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |