Needing your property measured? Let Hart Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Hart Appraisal Services 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 document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The resulting report 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 necessary?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. 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 property is worth. Marketing a listingA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact Hart Appraisal Services today to learn more about our floorplan services. |