Needing a property measured? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Leavitt Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise 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 do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall 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, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA floorplan service can secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Contact Leavitt Appraisals to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |