In need of floorplan services? Let Touchet Appraisal Firm help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Touchet Appraisal Firm give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Touchet Appraisal Firm Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, 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 total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. 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 measurement services necessary?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value 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 approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |