In need of measurement services? Let Accent Appraisal Office LLC help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Accent Appraisal Office LLC be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the home and the general layout. The finished report 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 do I need a measurement service?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting your property on the marketA floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |