Needing a home measured? Let Hawaii Isle Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Hawaii Isle Appraisal Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either 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 fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The final product 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 do I need a floorplan service?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify 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. Marketing a listingA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |