Needing a home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Faylor Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home'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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, 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 measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging 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 overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |