Needing your property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from FMW Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed 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 measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Contact FMW Appraisals to learn more about our measurement services. |