Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Let Top Tier Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The completed 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 necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified 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 disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA measuring service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for 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 a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact Top Tier Appraisals today to learn more about our measurement services. |