In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Turner Appraisal Company give you a reliable evaluation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Turner Appraisal Company be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The finished report 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 do I need a measurement service?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |