In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let G & G Lone Star Appraisals LLC give you an accurate evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from G & G Lone Star Appraisals LLC Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area 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 show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, 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 fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact G & G Lone Star Appraisals LLC today to learn more about our floorplan services. |