Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Advanced Appraisal Services give you an accurate calculation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Advanced Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service 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 challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |