Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to incorrect public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let United Appraisal Company be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the 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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that 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 because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our measurement services. |