In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from Home Appraisal Services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house'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 helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The final 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 are floorplan services needed?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home 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 attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling your homeA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your 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 measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Contact Home Appraisal Services today to learn more about our floorplan services. |