In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Deal Appraisal Services give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Deal Appraisal Services be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. 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 helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about 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 often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish 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 property is worth. Putting a home up for saleA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend 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 truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Deal Appraisal Services today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |