In need of floorplan services? Let GSP Appraisal help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a measurement service from GSP Appraisal Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, 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 precise 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 does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. 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 should I get a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |