In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Garvin Appraisal Group Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property 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, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging 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 paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a listingA measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |