In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Ultimate Georgia Appraisal, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan 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 walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine 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 property is worth. Selling a home or propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may 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 sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Ultimate Georgia Appraisal, LLC today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |