In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Blue Ribbon Valuations Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately 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 property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |