In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Jessica Yates Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. 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, property listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal 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 challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an 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 house is worth. Selling a home or propertyA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, 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 wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Jessica Yates to find out more about our measurement services. |