Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Arizona House Appraiser Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then provides a detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The final product 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 needed?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated 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 home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |