Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Touchstone Appraisal, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed 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 attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home on the marketA measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |