In need of floorplan services? Let Steyskal Home Appraisal LLC help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Steyskal Home Appraisal LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property'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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The result 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |