Needing your home measured? Let William Church Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Order a measurement service from William Church Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. 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 documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to 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 fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Contact William Church Appraisals to learn more about our floorplan services. |