Needing your home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Lauer & Gable (717) 235-3009 Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A 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 needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate 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 home measurement service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. 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 measurement or floorplan service needed?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser will determine an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, 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 wonderful marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact Lauer & Gable (717) 235-3009 today to find out more about our measurement services. |