Needing your property measured? Let Edge Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let Edge Appraisal Services be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general 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, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA measuring service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise 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 a wonderful marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |