Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Let Value Source NW be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. 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 are floorplan services necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact Value Source NW today to find out more about our measurement services. |