In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from THE FRISBY COMPANY REALTORS & APPRAISERS Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home 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 layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |