In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Bryan Martin be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The finished report 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 necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA measuring service can secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |