Needing a home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Crawford Romans Appraisal Services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, 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 form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your 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 closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The finished product 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |