In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Elevation Appraisal give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Elevation Appraisal Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general 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, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines an 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 measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Elevation Appraisal today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |