In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let Empire Appraisals Inc be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan 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 floorplan 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall 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, property listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show 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 dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |