In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Let Xpert Appraisals LLC be your choice for measurement services 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 area of your 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 disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The result 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. 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 an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |