Needing a home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Lisa Hockman Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the 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 the precise 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 service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines an 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 property is worth. Selling a listingA measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |