In need of measurement services? Let Tri County Appraisers help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to determine 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. Get your measurement service from Tri County Appraisers Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The finished product 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate 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 to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |