Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Residential Appraisal Service Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |