In need of measurement services? Let Gordon Appraisal Company help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Gordon Appraisal Company give you a reliable calculation of property size to determine a fair value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Gordon Appraisal Company Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all 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 or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate 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 detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA measuring service can secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |