In need of floorplan services? Let Statewide Residential Appraisal, LLC. help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Statewide Residential Appraisal, LLC. Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |