Needing your home measured? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Smart Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 because they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |