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We can help with measurement services

Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Financial Appraisals, LLC help.

Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Financial Appraisals, LLC give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What is a home measurement or floorplan service?

Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property.

How does a measurement service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. 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 documentation, home listings, and more.

When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?

Real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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 listing

A home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 fantastic marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services.