Needing a property measured? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Pinkston Valuation Services give you a reliable evaluation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Pinkston Valuation Services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate 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 home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area 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 documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your home up for saleA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. 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 floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |