Needing your property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Polleck Appraisal Services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the 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 do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. 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, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your home up for saleA measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Contact Polleck Appraisal Services to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |