Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Appraisal Associates of North Florida, LLC Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The finished report 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 do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property up for saleA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |