Needing your property measured? Let David R. Stahl help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from David R. Stahl Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. 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 helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. 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 measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your property up for saleA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and 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 measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |