Needing your property measured? Let Pine State Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Pine State Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The resulting report 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 are measurement services required?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to 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 sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |