In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Realty Valuation Services Inc. Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The resulting report 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that 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 since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |