In need of floorplan services? Let CTF Appraisals help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from CTF Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The resulting report 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 measurement services required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your property on the marketA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, 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 fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact CTF Appraisals today to find out more about our measurement services. |