Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Above the Notch Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or 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, hallways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. 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 documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge 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. Selling your homeA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |