In need of measurement services? Let L.M. Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let L.M. Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, 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 or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine 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. Selling a propertyA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often 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 selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |