In need of floorplan services? Let GM Appraisal Group, Inc. help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from GM Appraisal Group, Inc. Get a quote todayWhat is a home 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 floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the 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 floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |