Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Lighthouse Appraisals LLC. Get a quote todayWhat is a home 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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, 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 home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |