In need of floorplan services? Let NWF Appraisal Group, Inc. help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from NWF Appraisal Group, Inc. Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house'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 useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, 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 square footage 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |