Needing your property measured? Let Mike Arnold help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Mike Arnold Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds 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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a 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 home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The resulting report 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 necessary?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |