Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Jennifer Walak Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The result 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 should I get a measurement service?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify 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 property is worth. Selling your homeA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. 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 is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately 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 rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |