Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from 4Loines Real Estate Services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may 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 sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for 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 a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |