Needing your property measured? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Valicity LLC Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing 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 on the marketA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services. |