Needing your property measured? Let Calderwood Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Calderwood Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful 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 measures your property 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 closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the overall 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 needed?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation 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 will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Calderwood Appraisal today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |