In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Valley Appraisals LLC Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging 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 takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA measuring service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |