In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let Stayton Appraisal be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house'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 area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the 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 closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a showing. Contact Stayton Appraisal today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |