Needing your home measured? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Appraisal Alliance Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling 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 or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |