In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property area to establish a fair value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Heintz Appraisal Service LLC Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service 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 determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a property on the marketA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |