In need of measurement services? Let Smart Appraisals help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Smart Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your property on the marketA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for 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 to interest potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact Smart Appraisals today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |