Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Music City Appraisals, Inc. help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Music City Appraisals, Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general 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 documents, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation 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 your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Contact Music City Appraisals, Inc. to learn more about our floorplan services. |