Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Hilton Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Hilton Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about 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 area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, 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 an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services. |