Needing a home measured? Let Anderson Appraisal, LLC help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Anderson Appraisal, LLC give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Anderson Appraisal, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of 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 of the house and the overall layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies the 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 house is worth. Selling your homeA measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services. |