In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate calculation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Ironman Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home 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 your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary 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 — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general 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 measurement services required?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact Ironman Appraisals to learn more about our measurement services. |