Needing your property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Statewide Residential Appraisal, LLC. Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The final product 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?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a home up for saleA measuring service can secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services. |