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 value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Kim Hudak Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The result 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 should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |