In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Omisore Real Estate & Appraisals Inc. Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, 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 home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The finished report 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 are measurement services necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines 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 your homeA measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Omisore Real Estate & Appraisals Inc. to learn more about our measurement services. |