Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let 1 Hour Appraisal give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from 1 Hour Appraisal Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage 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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes 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 ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Contact 1 Hour Appraisal to learn more about our measurement services. |