Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Ulrich Appraisals LLC help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Ulrich Appraisals LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the 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 sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The finished report 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 do I need a measurement service?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA measuring service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for 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 a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |