In need of floorplan services? Let The Coleman Company help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Let The Coleman Company be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The finished 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |