Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Childress and Associates help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property size to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Childress and Associates Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute 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. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |