In need of floorplan services? Let Shane Gilbert help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Shane Gilbert be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |