Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from P.S. & D. Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! 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 measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |