Needing a property measured? Let Anytime Appraisals help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property area to determine a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Anytime Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. 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 area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total 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 do I need a measurement service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |