Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Walker Residential Appraisal Services help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Walker Residential Appraisal Services give you an accurate evaluation of property size to determine a fair value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Walker Residential Appraisal Services Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house 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 do I need a measurement service?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will determine an 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 up for saleA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |