Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Let CD Hilburn and Associates be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The finished product 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses an 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 property is worth. Selling your homeA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your 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 number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact CD Hilburn and Associates to learn more about our floorplan services. |