In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property area to determine a fair value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Eugene F. Brymer, Real Estate Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |