Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let Hodge Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The finished 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. 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 paying more than your property is worth. Putting a home up for saleA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable 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 might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a tour. Contact Hodge Appraisals today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |