In need of floorplan services? Let Stanley R. Jackson help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Stanley R. Jackson be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished product 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 floorplan services necessary?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine 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 a home on the marketA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for 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 measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the house before and after a tour. Contact Stanley R. Jackson today to find out more about our floorplan services. |