In need of measurement services? Let Ryan Povolish help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Ryan Povolish Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative 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 with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |