In need of floorplan services? Let Lace Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Lace Appraisals be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. 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 should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation 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 contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |