Needing a home measured? Let Around The Clock Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Around The Clock Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the 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 a precise 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 do home measurement services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your home on the marketA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact Around The Clock Appraisals today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |