Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Michael Wilson give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Michael Wilson Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a 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 walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish 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. Putting your home up for saleA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |