In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Onstott Appraisal Services, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your 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 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 floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a property up for saleA measuring service can secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |