In need of floorplan services? Let Record Appraisal Service help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Record Appraisal Service give you a reliable measurement of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Record Appraisal Service be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. 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 documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a listingA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable 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). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |