Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property size to establish a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Richardson Appraisal Service be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general 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 do I need a measurement service?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge 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 house is worth. Putting a home up for saleA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |