In need of measurement services? Let Appraisal*** help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Order a measurement service from Appraisal*** Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout 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 helpful and often essential when disputing 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 home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service 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 challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish an 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. Putting a property up for saleA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a 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 truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |