In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Lang Appraisal Service, LLC-Thane Wahl Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser determines 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. Putting your home up for saleA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |