Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Lincoln Appraisal Group help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from Lincoln Appraisal Group Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property'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 the precise 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 or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging 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 a propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Lincoln Appraisal Group today to learn more about our measurement services. |