In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Tavares Appraisals give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Tavares Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your house'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property 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 pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a listingA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and details of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |