In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Brian Miller Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general 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, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might 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 potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Brian Miller to find out more about our floorplan services. |