In need of floorplan services? Let Greg Stone Appraisal Company help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Greg Stone Appraisal Company Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home on the marketA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. 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 or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |