In need of floorplan services? Let Valuation Technologies help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Valuation Technologies Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan 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 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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling your homeA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Contact Valuation Technologies to learn more about our measurement services. |