Needing a home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let Homeland Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your 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 sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number 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 measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |