In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining 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. Let Straight Line Appraisal, Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our floorplan services. |