Needing your property measured? Let Spencer's Appraisal Services, LLP help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let us give you an accurate measurement of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from Spencer's Appraisal Services, LLP Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The finished product 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |