Needing a property measured? Let All South Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let All South Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a property up for saleA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Contact All South Appraisals today to find out more about our measurement services. |