Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Idaho Valuations Inc help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Idaho Valuations Inc Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate 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 floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies 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 property is worth. Selling a listingA home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often 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 decrease the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Contact Idaho Valuations Inc today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |