In need of floorplan services? Let Brett Shelander help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Order a measurement service from Brett Shelander Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A 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 what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |