In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Hearn Quality Appraisal, Inc Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement 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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally 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, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. 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 measurement services necessary?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine 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 actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Hearn Quality Appraisal, Inc to find out more about our floorplan services. |