Needing your property measured? Let ARC Appraisals help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you an accurate evaluation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from ARC Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an 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 home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a home or propertyA measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a home 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 truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |