Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Tabler Appraisals, Inc. help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Tabler Appraisals, Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The result 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for 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 floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services. |