In need of floorplan services? Let Summit Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let Summit Appraisal be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do 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 tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and 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 floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact Summit Appraisal to find out more about our floorplan services. |