In need of floorplan services? Let Tricia Blake help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Tricia Blake give you a reliable calculation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Tricia Blake Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property'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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed 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 home measurement service before challenging 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 paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |