Needing your property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let Cascade Appraisal be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for 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 home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |