In need of measurement services? Let AAL APPRAISALS, LLC help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Let AAL APPRAISALS, LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more 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 specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Contact AAL APPRAISALS, LLC today to find out more about our measurement services. |