Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Lake Martin Appraisals, LLC Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property on the marketA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |