Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Manuel Fredericksen Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a 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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The result 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 required?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |