Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property size to determine a fair value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Allstate Appraisers Service Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify 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 your homeA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services. |