Needing your home measured? Let Larry Jr Appraisals help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Larry Jr Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, 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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes 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 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 to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |