Needing a property measured? Let Andrew Thul Appraisals help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Andrew Thul Appraisals give you a reliable estimation of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Andrew Thul Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, 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 service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested 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 carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially 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 wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |