In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Appraisal Firm, Inc. give you an accurate calculation of property size to establish a fair value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Appraisal Firm, Inc. be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the 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 home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. 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, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |