Needing a home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Let Ostlund Appraisals be your choice for measurement services Get a quote nowWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the property'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one 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 can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your property up for saleA measuring service can secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your 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 reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 tool to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our floorplan services. |