In need of floorplan services? Let LMV Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from LMV Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging 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 — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies an 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 your homeA measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |