In need of floorplan services? Let Meeks Appraisals, LLC help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Meeks Appraisals, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services 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 walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. 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 documents, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |