In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from LK Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The result 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 do I need a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |