Needing a property measured? Let Spanos Appraisal Services help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Spanos Appraisal Services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement 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 floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The finished product 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 should I get a measurement service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, 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 fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |