In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will 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 from inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from Shane Barlow Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The finished report 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services. |