In need of floorplan services? Let Brent Zelt help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let Brent Zelt be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, 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 document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your 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 closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage 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 documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services. |