Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Enlow Appraisal help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Enlow Appraisal give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Enlow Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, 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 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 or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more. When do I need a floorplan service?Real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA measurement service will secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Enlow Appraisal to find out more about our measurement services. |