Needing a home measured? Let Milligan Appraisals LLC help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Milligan Appraisals LLC Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |