Needing a home measured? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Moore Appraisal Services, LLC Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation 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 establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and 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 a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |