In need of floorplan services? Let Alpine Valuation Services help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Let Alpine Valuation Services be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape 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 may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you 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 an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a home or propertyA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Contact Alpine Valuation Services today to learn more about our floorplan services. |