In need of floorplan services? Let Corey Hoch Appraisal Services, LLC help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement 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 Corey Hoch Appraisal Services, LLC Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |