Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Bryan L. Wedmore Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation 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 what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact Bryan L. Wedmore today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |