Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Inger Appraisals, LLC Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often 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 the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or 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 disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Inger Appraisals, LLC to find out more about our measurement services. |