In need of floorplan services? Let On Time Appraisal Service, Inc. help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let On Time Appraisal Service, Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement 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 your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed 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 measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |