In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Crane Property Services Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, 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 measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The completed report 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 do I need a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a property up for saleA measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Contact Crane Property Services today to learn more about our measurement services. |