In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let IA Appraisal LLC give you an accurate evaluation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from IA Appraisal LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. 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 should I get a floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |