Needing your property measured? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Martell & Associates Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, 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 form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. 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 do I need a measurement service?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property 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 be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |