In need of floorplan services? Let ERBES APPRAISALS, INC. help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from ERBES APPRAISALS, INC. Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact ERBES APPRAISALS, INC. today to find out more about our measurement services. |