In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Indiana Appraiser, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement 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 walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The resulting report 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 do I need a floorplan service?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation 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 what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the 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 home or propertyA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your house. Area 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 property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Contact Indiana Appraiser, LLC today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |