In need of floorplan services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Green Acres Appraisal Service give you an accurate evaluation of property size to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Green Acres Appraisal Service Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, 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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. 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 are measurement services necessary?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and details of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |