Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Absolute Contract & Valuation Services Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong 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 performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an 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. Putting your property on the marketA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Absolute Contract & Valuation Services today to find out more about our floorplan services. |