In need of measurement services? Let Apex Appraisals help.Home remodeling and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Apex Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home 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, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |