Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes due to incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let Southern Star Real Estate Services be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all 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 home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The resulting report 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 do I need a measurement service?Disputing real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation 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 dispute 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 house is worth. Putting your home up for saleA measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, 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 tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our measurement services. |