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 property's dimensions to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from PAR Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general 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, property listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and 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 measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |