In need of floorplan services? Let CN Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from CN Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The completed report 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 should I get a measurement service?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |