Needing your home measured? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Adams Appraisals be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your 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 disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |