In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Southern Star Real Estate Services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house'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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling your homeA measurement service can 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 house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |