In need of floorplan services? Let Pena Appraisal Services Inc. help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Pena Appraisal Services Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The resulting report 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous 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 ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |