In need of floorplan services? Let INGRAM & ASSOCIATES help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from INGRAM & ASSOCIATES Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Measurement 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 layout based on your requirements. 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house 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 documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the 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. Marketing a listingA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact INGRAM & ASSOCIATES to learn more about our measurement services. |