Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Ultimate Georgia Appraisal, LLC Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The finished product 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 are floorplan services needed?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed 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 challenge your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a property up for saleA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |