Needing a property measured? Let The Warner Group help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from The Warner Group Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The result 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a listingA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |