In need of floorplan services? Let Kenny G. Adams, SRA help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Kenny G. Adams, SRA Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a home or propertyA measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Kenny G. Adams, SRA today to learn more about our floorplan services. |