In need of measurement services? Let Instant Certified Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Instant Certified Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat 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 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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all 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 measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. 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, property listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measuring service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |