In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let Priority First Appraisal LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound 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 document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The completed 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 do I need a measurement service?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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 your homeA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous 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 correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing 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 because they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |