In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Reliance Appraisals & Services, Inc. Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement 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 your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The completed report 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 should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |