Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let C-A Young help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Order a measurement service from C-A Young Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either 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 fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. 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, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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 measuring service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |