Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Finley Appraisals, LLC help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Finley Appraisals, LLC give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Finley Appraisals, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house'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 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 or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of 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 final 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 should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify 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 house is worth. Selling a home or propertyA measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |