In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Residential Appraisal Service, LLC give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Residential Appraisal Service, LLC Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies 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 listingA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, 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 previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |