Needing a home measured? Let Alpha Beta Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from Alpha Beta Appraisal Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. 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 sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The final product 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 are measurement services necessary?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser determines 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 property is worth. Selling your homeA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and 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 a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can view the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |