Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let All In Appraisal help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a measurement service from All In Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds 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 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 home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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 property is worth. Selling a home or propertyA measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |