Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Alpine Appraisal Group help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let Alpine Appraisal Group be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services 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 needs. 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 floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. 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 are floorplan services required?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might 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 determine 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 house is worth. Putting a home on the marketA measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Alpine Appraisal Group today to find out more about our measurement services. |