Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Thornton Appraisal Services help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Thornton Appraisal Services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary 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 measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark 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 a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general 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 should I get a measurement service?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property 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 completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a property on the marketA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated 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 selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services. |