In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Christopher Adams & Associates Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general 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 documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a listingA measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |