In need of floorplan services? Let Acker Appraisal, Inc. help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let Acker Appraisal, Inc. be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general 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 documents, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Challenging real estate 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 space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a listingA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated 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 reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home 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 sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |