Needing your home measured? Let Wendy Johnston help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Wendy Johnston Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or 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 attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 wonderful marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact Wendy Johnston today to learn more about our measurement services. |