In need of floorplan services? Let J Blauvelt Appraisals, LLC help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from J Blauvelt Appraisals, LLC Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |