In need of measurement services? Let Ray Balentine help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let Ray Balentine be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate 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 measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means 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 renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines 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 listingA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |