In need of floorplan services? Let J. D. Burdick and Associates help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let J. D. Burdick and Associates be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |