Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Houser Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Houser Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The result 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 should I get a measurement service?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a listingA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Houser Appraisals to learn more about our measurement services. |