Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Pemberley Appraisal Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses an 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. Putting your home on the marketA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |