Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Order a measurement service from Shoreline Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The finished product 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 are measurement services required?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a property on the marketA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate 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 wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Contact Shoreline Appraisals today to find out more about our floorplan services. |