In need of floorplan services? Let Prospect Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Prospect Appraisal Get a quote todayWhat is a home 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. 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 necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. 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 your homeA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |