In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Peninsula Appraisal Services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The resulting 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 do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may 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 reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |