In need of measurement services? Let Chuck Roberts & Associates help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Chuck Roberts & Associates Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general 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, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a home or propertyA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |