In need of floorplan services? Let Edward H. Eadie & Associates help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let Edward H. Eadie & Associates be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging 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 on the marketA measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |