In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from MacDonnell Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a 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 sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home 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 paying more than your property is worth. Selling a home or propertyA measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact MacDonnell Appraisals today to learn more about our measurement services. |