Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Linda Torrey give you a reliable calculation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Linda Torrey Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. 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 floorplan services necessary?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Linda Torrey today to learn more about our measurement services. |