Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let M. Peterson Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let M. Peterson Appraisal be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or 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 challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can view the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |