![]() In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Don Orttenburger Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and 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 entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |