Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Accurate Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A home 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 sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |