In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Appraisal Net Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, 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 service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The finished 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 measurement services necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Appraisal Net to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |