In need of floorplan services? Let Teal Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Teal Appraisal Services Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general 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 measurement services required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies 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 house is worth. Putting your property on the marketA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |