In need of floorplan services? Let County Appraisals Inc. help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let County Appraisals Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, 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 form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home 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, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. 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 a home or propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for 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 wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services. |