In need of measurement services? Let William Barr help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Let William Barr be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the overall 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 documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies the 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 up for saleA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain 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 attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |