In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let TexasBank be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or 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 mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The completed report 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 home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |