Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from High Touch Appraisal Service Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an 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. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may 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 potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate 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 a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Contact High Touch Appraisal Service to find out more about our floorplan services. |