In need of measurement services? Let L & L Homes Appraisal Service help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a measurement service from L & L Homes Appraisal Service 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 area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The resulting report 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 are measurement services necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |