In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Barczewski Appraisal Company Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your property'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially 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 measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact Barczewski Appraisal Company to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |