Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Wayne Osborne Appraisal Services give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Wayne Osborne Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?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 needs. 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 sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your property on the marketA floorplan service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |