In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Layer Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates 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 are floorplan services needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |