In need of floorplan services? Let WestArk Appraisals help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from WestArk Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house'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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement 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 tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The resulting report 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 do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact WestArk Appraisals to learn more about our floorplan services. |