In need of measurement services? Let Galaxy Realty Solutions, LLC help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Galaxy Realty Solutions, LLC Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. 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, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA measuring service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number 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 home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |