In need of measurement services? Let Hubbard Appraisals, LLC help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Hubbard Appraisals, LLC give you an accurate measurement of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Hubbard Appraisals, LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your 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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling your homeA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount 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 a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Hubbard Appraisals, LLC to find out more about our floorplan services. |