Needing a home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Hammontree & Associates, Inc. Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. 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 area, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall 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 documents, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies 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 property up for saleA measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Hammontree & Associates, Inc. to learn more about our measurement services. |