Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us 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 from incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Serber Appraisals, Inc. Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. 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 essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general 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 documents, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Challenging real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses 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 property is worth. Marketing a listingA measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might 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 a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic to entice potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |