Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Appraisal Experts, LLC Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The final 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 needed?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies an 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 your homeA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage 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 reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for 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 a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |