Needing a home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let Smith Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property up for saleA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services. |