Needing a home measured? Let H & H Appraisals help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let H & H Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your property'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting 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 paying more than your house is worth. Marketing a listingA measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |