In need of floorplan services? Let Golden Crescent Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let Golden Crescent Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The finished product 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 do I need a floorplan service?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your property on the marketA measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate 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 great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |