In need of measurement services? Let Triad Appraisal Company help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Triad Appraisal Company give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Triad Appraisal Company Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging 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 your home up for saleA measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services. |