In need of floorplan services? Let Sullivan Appraisals LLC help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Sullivan Appraisals LLC Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. 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 measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will determine an 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 your homeA measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |