In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Robert Throckmorton Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops 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 details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified 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 an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a home or propertyA measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |