In need of floorplan services? Let Rocky Mountain Valuation Services help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Rocky Mountain Valuation Services give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Rocky Mountain Valuation Services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a 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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. 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 should I get a measurement service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Rocky Mountain Valuation Services to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |