Needing your home measured? Let AllGood Appraisers help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from AllGood Appraisers Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The finished product 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 are floorplan services necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact AllGood Appraisers today to learn more about our measurement services. |