In need of measurement services? Let Ric Haskew help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions 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 real estate. Get your measurement service from Ric Haskew Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops 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 specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |