In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Ascension Appraisal give you a reliable estimation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Ascension Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, 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 great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |