Needing a home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Robert Heembrock Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your 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 area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |