In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Renee Henry Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The completed report 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses the 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 home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |