In need of measurement services? Let Reimaginedhomes help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Let Reimaginedhomes be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the 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 disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the home and the overall layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the 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 property is worth. Selling your homeA measuring service can secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property 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 home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |