In need of measurement services? Let Kelly A. Norvelle help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Let Kelly A. Norvelle be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your home'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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either 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, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and 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 details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a home or propertyA home measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — 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 not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |