Needing your home measured? Let Robj Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Robj Appraisals Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your 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 precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services necessary?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser determines 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 a home up for saleA measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 an excellent marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |