In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Floyd Appraisal Works Inc Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. 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 are floorplan services needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your home on the marketA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for 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 actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Contact Floyd Appraisal Works Inc today to learn more about our measurement services. |