Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let TX Realty Advisors be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. 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, property listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |