In need of floorplan services? Let Scott Evans help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Scott Evans Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. 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, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify 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. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Scott Evans to learn more about our measurement services. |