In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let Lyman Appraisal Services, LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note 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 a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. 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, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |