In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Berlin Appraisal Company Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The resulting report 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting 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 paying more than your house is worth. Selling a home or propertyA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 a great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |