In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Kristopher Galione give you a reliable evaluation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Kristopher Galione Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape 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 might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |