Needing your property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from David Clayton Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, 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 document 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 often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The result 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 are measurement services needed?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |