Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from First Choice Appraisal Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your home on the marketA measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a tour. Contact First Choice Appraisal today to find out more about our measurement services. |