Needing your property measured? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property size to determine a fair value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Pilcher Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate 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 floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a listingA measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Pilcher Appraisals to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |