In need of floorplan services? Let R&R Real Estate Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from R&R Real Estate Appraisal Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, 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 home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan 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 documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact R&R Real Estate Appraisal today to learn more about our floorplan services. |