In need of measurement services? Let Ace Appraisal Services help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Ace Appraisal Services give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Ace Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The resulting report 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 should I get a floorplan service?Challenging property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home on the marketA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact Ace Appraisal Services today to find out more about our measurement services. |