In need of floorplan services? Let Lake Country Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Lake Country Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation 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 dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |