Needing a home measured? Let Highland Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Let Highland Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a listingA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |