In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Let Accord Appraisal be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds 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 form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, 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 overall layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Contact Accord Appraisal to find out more about our floorplan services. |