Needing a property measured? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let East Tennessee Real Estate and Appraisal give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from East Tennessee Real Estate and Appraisal Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. 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 house is worth. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |