In need of measurement services? Let Accurate Appraisals of Indiana, Inc help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Let Accurate Appraisals of Indiana, Inc be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, 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 document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area 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, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes 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. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |