Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let First Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Order a measurement service from First Appraisal Services Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. 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 necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your 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 recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact First Appraisal Services to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |