 In need of floorplan services? Let Crescent City Appraisal Services, LLC help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate calculation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Crescent City Appraisal Services, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. 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, property listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA measuring service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |