Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Appraisal Services help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The result 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 are floorplan services required?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually 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 one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a home on the marketA home measurement 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 home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |