In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Let Eric Redd be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your property up for saleA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |