In need of measurement services? Let Planchon and Associates help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let Planchon and Associates be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. 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, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may 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 potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |