In need of floorplan services? Let Appraisal Allie help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Appraisal Allie give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Appraisal Allie Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing 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 the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The result 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 are floorplan services necessary?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA measuring service will secure a fair price for your property. 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 accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |