Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Real Estate Appraisal Services of Georgia II, LLC Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your home on the marketA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers because 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. |