In need of measurement services? Let Orr Appraisal Services help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes from inaccurate estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Orr Appraisal Services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?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 floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The resulting report 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 necessary?Disputing property taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the 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 floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your home, 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 recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |