Needing a home measured? Let The Appraisal Firm help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from The Appraisal Firm Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might 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 overall layout. The finished product 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 are floorplan services necessary?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge 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. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |