In need of measurement services? Let Sandra Kelley help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Sandra Kelley Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout 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 total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The resulting report 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 measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines 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. Selling a propertyA measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. 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 great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |