In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Saxton Appraisals, Inc. Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your 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, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The completed report 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Contact Saxton Appraisals, Inc. today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |