In need of floorplan services? Let Perkins Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let Perkins Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The finished product 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesTax records frequently 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 might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. 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 paying more than your house is worth. Selling a home or propertyA measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for 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 fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |