Needing a property measured? Let Whitman Appraisal Professionals, Inc. help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let Whitman Appraisal Professionals, Inc. be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate 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 a great marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |