In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Multi-County Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact Multi-County Appraisals today to learn more about our measurement services. |