In need of floorplan services? Let River View Appraisal Service help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let River View Appraisal Service be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The finished product 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation 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 what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property up for saleA measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |