In need of floorplan services? Let Ace Appraisal help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Ace Appraisal give you a reliable evaluation of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Ace Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Home 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 document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. 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 paying more than your house is worth. Putting your home on the marketA measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |