Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Wendi Herda Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The result 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 taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or 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 disputing your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently 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 the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |