![]() Needing a home measured? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from All Pro Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. The finished report 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?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact All Pro Appraisals today to find out more about our floorplan services. |