Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Fahien Appraisals Inc help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Fahien Appraisals Inc give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Fahien Appraisals Inc be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The final product 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 an excellent marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |