Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Accuracy Matters Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound 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 total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch 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, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish 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 house is worth. Putting a property on the marketA measuring service can secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 a great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |