In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Kevin L. McGinnis Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home 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 pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The completed report 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 should I get a measurement service?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one 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 can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |