In need of measurement services? Let Appraisal Equity help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home 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 potential clients when selling a property. Order a measurement service from Appraisal Equity Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan 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 details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services. |