In need of measurement services? Let Simon Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Simon Appraisal Services 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 a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |