In need of floorplan services? Let Foss Consulting Group help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let Foss Consulting Group be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. 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. Selling a listingA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. 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 a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services. |