Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Mike Vogler Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall 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 documents, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount 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 a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially 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 a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |