In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Grand Valley Appraisals LLC be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall 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 documents, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service 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 the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property on the marketA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Contact Grand Valley Appraisals LLC to find out more about our measurement services. |