In need of measurement services? Let Nesbitt Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Let Nesbitt Appraisal be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house'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 accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. 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 are floorplan services necessary?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines 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 propertyA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your home. Area 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 listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |