In need of measurement services? Let William R. Sanderfer help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from William R. Sanderfer Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential 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 completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |