Needing your home measured? Let Schmedt Co. Appraisal 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 as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a measurement service from Schmedt Co. Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property'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 the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service required?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a home or propertyA measurement service will secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect 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 sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, 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 a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |