In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from McRae Appraisals LLC Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may 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 reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in 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 attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |