Needing a property measured? Let 1st Choice Appraisal Services help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from 1st Choice Appraisal Services Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home 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 reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of 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 to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |