Needing your property measured? Let RJE Real Estate Appraisal Service help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to help you establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable public records, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from RJE Real Estate Appraisal Service Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. 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 area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a home or propertyA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for 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 measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to attract potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |