In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let Wear Appraisers be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. 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 helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 an excellent marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |