Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from M A Lewis Appraisals, LLC Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The completed report 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 are floorplan services needed?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines an 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 a home or propertyA measuring service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated 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 potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact M A Lewis Appraisals, LLC to find out more about our floorplan services. |