Needing your property measured? Let Pace Appraisals help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Pace Appraisals give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Pace Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. 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 helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. 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 do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact Pace Appraisals to find out more about our measurement services. |