Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Streamline Appraisals help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Streamline Appraisals give you an accurate measurement of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Streamline Appraisals be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, 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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser 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 reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your property up for saleA measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Streamline Appraisals today to learn more about our measurement services. |