In need of floorplan services? Let Quality Evaluations help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Quality Evaluations give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Quality Evaluations Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 are measurement services required?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a property on the marketA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. 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 an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. 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 truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |