Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Rooney Appraisal Group Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?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 layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 are measurement services necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses 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. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |