In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from Neal Appraisals, LLC Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging 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 walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general 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 documents, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA measuring service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |