In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from R Fadden Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. 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, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a listingA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of 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 wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |