In need of floorplan services? Let SK Real Estate Appraisals help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property size to determine a fair value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a measurement service from SK Real Estate Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. 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 documents, property listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact SK Real Estate Appraisals today to learn more about our floorplan services. |