Needing your home measured? Let Southern Valuation Services, Inc help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of inaccurate estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Southern Valuation Services, Inc Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when disputing 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 — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. The completed report 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 do I need a measurement service?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a 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 paying more than your property is worth. Putting a property up for saleA measurement service can secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services. |