Needing a home measured? Let Gulf Coast Appraisers help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Gulf Coast Appraisers Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The finished report 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 taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify the 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. Marketing a listingA measuring service will secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Gulf Coast Appraisers today to find out more about our floorplan services. |