Needing your home measured? Let Shelton Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Shelton Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property up for saleA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services. |