Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property area to determine a fair value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Glantz Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify 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 measuring service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |