Needing a property measured? Let Gibboney & Associates help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Gibboney & Associates Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The finished 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 home measurement or floorplan service required?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an 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 attempting to dispute your taxes. 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 a property up for saleA floorplan service can 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 frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, 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 view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after touring. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |