In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let Arizona Quality Appraisal be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. 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 are floorplan services necessary?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed 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 measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |