In need of floorplan services? Let Hebert Appraisal help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Hebert Appraisal Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, 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 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 essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA measuring service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 tool for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |