In need of floorplan services? Let Paramount Appraisers help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Let Paramount Appraisers be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate 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 does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, 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 detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The completed report 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space 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 one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a home or propertyA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure 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 renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for 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 an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |