In need of floorplan services? Let Appalachian Appraisal help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Appalachian Appraisal give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Appalachian Appraisal Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The finished 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 are floorplan services needed?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. 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. Putting your home on the marketA home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable 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 an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, 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 tool to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |