Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Robert J. Nelson, SRA be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The resulting 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 home measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA measuring service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking 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 truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |