Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Wilson Appraisal Service Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, 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 form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser verifies the 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 house is worth. Selling your homeA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Wilson Appraisal Service today to find out more about our floorplan services. |