In need of floorplan services? Let Rick Salisbury help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Rick Salisbury Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The final product 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 needed?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines the 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. Marketing a listingA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might 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 amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 an excellent marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |