Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Collice Moore Properties Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. 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 paying more than your house is worth. Putting your home on the marketA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate 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 fantastic marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |