In need of measurement services? Let Connell Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Connell Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and 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 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 taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a property up for saleA measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |