In need of floorplan services? Let HomeLink Appraisal Solutions help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from HomeLink Appraisal Solutions Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The completed report 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?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |