Needing a home measured? Let Epic Appraisers help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Epic Appraisers give you a reliable measurement of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Epic Appraisers Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will verify 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. Putting your home up for saleA measurement service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, 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 refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact Epic Appraisers today to find out more about our floorplan services. |