Needing your property measured? Let Pendley & Pendley Appraisers help.Our Certified Appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Pendley & Pendley Appraisers Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan 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 floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser 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 can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a home up for saleA measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For AgentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a tour. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |