Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Habitat Appraisal Ltd. give you a reliable calculation of property area to establish a fair value when acquiring a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Habitat Appraisal Ltd. Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The final product 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 is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |