In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Let Hamer Appraisal Services be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and 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 specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |