In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Perkins Appraisal give you a reliable calculation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Perkins Appraisal be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The finished product 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 do I need a measurement service?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine 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. Selling your homeA measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |