In need of floorplan services? Let Northwoods Valuation LLC help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let Northwoods Valuation LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a home 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 area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark 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 develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. 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, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your home on the marketA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |