In need of measurement services? Let Peiffer Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let Peiffer Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Peiffer Appraisals today to learn more about our floorplan services. |