In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Let Crimson Way Appraisals be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the 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 helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. 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, property listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses 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 property on the marketA measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |