In need of measurement services? Let Lex Appraisals help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Lex Appraisals give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Lex Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |