In need of floorplan services? Let Hays Appraisals Inc help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from Hays Appraisals Inc Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. 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 should I get a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a home on the marketA measuring service will secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |