In need of floorplan services? Let Appraisal Group, Inc. help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Appraisal Group, Inc. give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Appraisal Group, Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home 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, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed 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 challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |