Needing a property measured? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let R&R Appraisal Services give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let R&R Appraisal Services be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |