Needing a property measured? Let FAF Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from FAF Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated 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 selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |