Needing your property measured? Let Colonial Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Order a measurement service from Colonial Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, 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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation 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 reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a showing. Contact Colonial Appraisal Services today to find out more about our measurement services. |