In need of measurement services? Let LandTrust Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from LandTrust Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. 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 documents, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling your homeA measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the 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 home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services. |