Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from G. W. Real Property Analysts Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan 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 layout based on your needs. 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 do home measurement services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a listingA measuring service will secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show 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 dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |