In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Greater Houston Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses an 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. Putting your property up for saleA measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling 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 recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |