Needing your property measured? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let PT Appraisals give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from PT Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area 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, home listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that 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 because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Contact PT Appraisals to learn more about our measurement services. |