Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Earnhardt and Associates help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Let Earnhardt and Associates be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA measuring service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |