Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Lauren J. Lamm help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from Lauren J. Lamm Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds 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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The result 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 are floorplan services necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service 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 verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Marketing a listingA measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |