In need of measurement services? Let Sleeping Giant Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Sleeping Giant Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total 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 measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more 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 specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses the 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. Selling a listingA home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |