Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Real Estate of the West, Inc. - Appraisal Services Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property up for saleA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact Real Estate of the West, Inc. - Appraisal Services to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |