In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Tavares Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. 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, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your home up for saleA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show 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 precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Tavares Appraisals today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |