Needing a home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let William Shillington be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The result 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 do I need a measurement service?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling your homeA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact William Shillington today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |