Needing your property measured? Let RealTech help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from RealTech Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home'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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. 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, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or 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 challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |