In need of measurement services? Let Jennifer Galloway Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Jennifer Galloway Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The result 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 measurement services necessary?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, 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 great marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |