Needing your property measured? Let Arkansas Appraisals help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Arkansas Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services 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 form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the overall 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 are floorplan services required?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! 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 dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Marketing a listingA measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |