Needing a property measured? Let Caledonia Appraisal Co. help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Caledonia Appraisal Co. give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Caledonia Appraisal Co. Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house'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 a 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 takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home 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 contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially 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 measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |