Needing your property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Crow Appraisals, LLC Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. 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, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services. |