Needing your property measured? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Sunrise Appraisal Services give you an accurate measurement of property area to establish a fair value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Let Sunrise Appraisal Services be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The result 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 are measurement services needed?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home 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 dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your home up for saleA measuring service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Sunrise Appraisal Services today to learn more about our floorplan services. |