Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Premium Appraisals, LLC help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Premium Appraisals, LLC give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Premium Appraisals, LLC Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house'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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The result 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 are floorplan services needed?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact Premium Appraisals, LLC today to learn more about our floorplan services. |