In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Elite Valuations Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The result 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 do I need a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — 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 could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that 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 view the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |