In need of floorplan services? Let Main Street Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let Main Street Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home'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 useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a tour. Contact Main Street Appraisals to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |