In need of floorplan services? Let us 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 an accurate calculation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Let Terranova Appraisals LLC be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property'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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property 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 might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |