In need of measurement services? Let Richard Barker Real Estate help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Richard Barker Real Estate be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA measuring service will secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 an excellent marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Contact Richard Barker Real Estate today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |