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 its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Appraisal Works, Inc. give you an accurate calculation of property size to determine a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Appraisal Works, Inc. be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, 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 helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house 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, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact Appraisal Works, Inc. today to learn more about our measurement services. |