Needing a home measured? Let Express Valuations, Inc. help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Express Valuations, Inc. give you a reliable estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Express Valuations, Inc. Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house'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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of 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 floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The result 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 necessary?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |