Needing a home measured? Let Oleson Real Estate Appraisers, Inc. help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate measurement of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Oleson Real Estate Appraisers, Inc. Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the general layout of the house. The finished 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 are measurement services needed?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise asking for a home measurement of 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 truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our floorplan services. |