In need of measurement services? Let Jeffrey Smith help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property area to determine a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Jeffrey Smith Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The final product 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 floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses 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 listingA measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |