Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Order a measurement service from I.D. Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the property'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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and 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 an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |