In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Harris Valuation Solutions Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |