Needing a home measured? Let Tim Bollinger help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Tim Bollinger Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 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 measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around 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 develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or 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 what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify 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. Selling your homeA measurement service will secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |