In need of measurement services? Let FiveStones Residential help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let FiveStones Residential be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of 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 space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA measuring service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |