Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Darrin C Henry, Inc help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let Darrin C Henry, Inc be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. 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 are floorplan services necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish 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. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |