In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Let Andrea B Abuzayed be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, 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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. 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, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your home up for saleA measuring service can secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |