In need of measurement services? Let Red River Residential Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Red River Residential Appraisals Get a quote nowWhat are measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form 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 do home measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and details of the home before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |