In need of floorplan services? Let Vickie Harris Appraisal Company help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Vickie Harris Appraisal Company Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The result 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish 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 house is worth. Putting your property on the marketA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your 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 tactic to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |