Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let (706) 624-3070 be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement 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 floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The final product 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies 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 house is worth. Putting your property on the marketA measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and 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 floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services. |