Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Proper Appraisal Services, LLC give you a reliable calculation of property size to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Proper Appraisal Services, LLC Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. 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, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |