Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let N W Appraisals be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound 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 document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total 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 your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a listingA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |