In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floor plan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Butler & Faircloth Real Estate, Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floor plan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floor plan service?A floor plan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floor plan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home or Gross Building Area (GBA) in case of an office, commercial or industrial type buildings. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floor plan service work?During a measurement or floor plan service, an appraiser takes measurements of improvements such as a home, office building, commercial or industrial building with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floor plan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish 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. Putting a property on the marketA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |