In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Affinity Appraisal Services, LLC give you an accurate measurement of property size to establish a fair value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Affinity Appraisal Services, LLC Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The final product 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 do I need a measurement service?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |