In need of measurement services? Let Garrison & Assoc. Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Order a measurement service from Garrison & Assoc. Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your 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, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The finished product 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 do I need a floorplan service?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an 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 a listingA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 fantastic marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |