Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Lora Alexander be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the 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 a 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 home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your property up for saleA measuring service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential 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 home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Lora Alexander to find out more about our measurement services. |