Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let ValuAppraisal help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let ValuAppraisal give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from ValuAppraisal Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property'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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the 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 stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished product 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?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect 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 actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home on the marketA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect 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 potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise 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). Material for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services. |