Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let TLM Appraisal Services help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let TLM Appraisal Services be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging 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 home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate 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 to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services. |