In need of floorplan services? Let Texas Appraisal Associates help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Texas Appraisal Associates Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, 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 form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The finished report 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 are floorplan services needed?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact Texas Appraisal Associates today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |