Needing a home measured? Let Elizabeth Real Estate Appraisal Company, LLC help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Elizabeth Real Estate Appraisal Company, LLC give you an accurate calculation of property area to establish a fair value when buying a home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Elizabeth Real Estate Appraisal Company, LLC be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure 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 the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. 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 do I need a measurement service?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for 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 fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |