Needing a home measured? Let 1st Choice Appraisal Services help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let 1st Choice Appraisal Services give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Let 1st Choice Appraisal Services be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home'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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The finished 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 are floorplan services needed?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home 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 what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the 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. Selling your homeA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential 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 recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact 1st Choice Appraisal Services to learn more about our measurement services. |