In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Peachtree Valuations LLC Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound 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 document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. 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 measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property 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 home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Peachtree Valuations LLC today to find out more about our measurement services. |