In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Precise Appraisal Services give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Precise Appraisal Services be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The finished 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an 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 dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Precise Appraisal Services today to learn more about our floorplan services. |