In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Measurement services are just what they sound 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation 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 can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |