In need of measurement services? Let Perry Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Perry Appraisal Services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The result 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 are floorplan services needed?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |