In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Valuation Services, Inc. Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser assesses 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 property is worth. Selling your homeA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Valuation Services, Inc. today to learn more about our floorplan services. |