In need of measurement services? Let Graff Appraisals help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Graff Appraisals be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the home. 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 documents, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a property up for saleA measuring service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating 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 recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |