In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from North Wing Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The final product 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 do I need a measurement service?Property 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 paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a tour. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |