Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let John S. Porter be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA measuring service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently 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 decrease the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact John S. Porter to find out more about our floorplan services. |