Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Professional Appraisals, Inc. Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The finished product 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 should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a home on the marketA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services. |