In need of floorplan services? Let Northwest Iowa Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Northwest Iowa Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. 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 helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The resulting report 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 measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. 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 overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated 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 reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed 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 true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate 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 wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact Northwest Iowa Appraisals today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |