Needing your home measured? Let APC Appraisals LLC help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from APC Appraisals LLC Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise 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 floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall 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 should I get a measurement service?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect 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 have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or 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 challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a home or propertyA measuring service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |