In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodels 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 an accurate estimation of property area to determine a fair value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from ICT Appraisals, LLC. Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house'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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The result 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 home measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may 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 advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact ICT Appraisals, LLC. today to learn more about our floorplan services. |