In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Kim Mooradian Irwin give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Kim Mooradian Irwin Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often 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 measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA measurement service will secure 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 properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |