Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let Loring Associates be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |