In need of floorplan services? Let Residential Appraisal Service, LLC help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Residential Appraisal Service, LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The completed report 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 should I get a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |