In need of measurement services? Let Warren Appraisal Service help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Let Warren Appraisal Service be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds 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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price 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 estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for 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 a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |