Needing a home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from APPRAISAL4VEGAS LLC Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall 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 documents, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal 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 attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Contact APPRAISAL4VEGAS LLC today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |