In need of floorplan services? Let ABS Appraisal Service, Inc. help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from ABS Appraisal Service, Inc. Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary 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 takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a listingA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact ABS Appraisal Service, Inc. to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |