Needing a property measured? Let Chris Wagoner help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Chris Wagoner be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home'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 area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall 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, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your property on the marketA measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show 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 amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |