Needing a property measured? Let Gold Weight Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Let Gold Weight Appraisal be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service required?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed 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 what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measuring service can secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to find out more about our floorplan services. |