Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Pinnacle Appraisal Group, LLC. help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Pinnacle Appraisal Group, LLC. Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The resulting report 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 are measurement services needed?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting 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 attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |