Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Moser Appraisal Services help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Moser Appraisal Services give you an accurate measurement of property size to determine a fair value when buying a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Moser Appraisal Services Get a quote onlineWhat 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 house'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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a listingA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your home. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly 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 the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and details of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |