In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Hesselman Appraisals, Inc. Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, 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 useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |