In need of floorplan services? Let Sonic Appraisal Group Inc help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Sonic Appraisal Group Inc be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living 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?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home on the marketA measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for 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 a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |