Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Gunn and Associates help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Gunn and Associates Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The finished product 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 are floorplan services needed?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA measuring service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, 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 fantastic marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a tour. Contact Gunn and Associates to find out more about our measurement services. |