Needing your property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Let Fearrand Appraisal be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The final product 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 are floorplan services needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed 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 disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and 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 floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |