Needing a property measured? Let Deborah M Hall help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Let Deborah M Hall be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch 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 do I need a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate 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 actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling your homeA measuring service will secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact Deborah M Hall today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |