Needing your property measured? Let Premier Appraisals help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Premier Appraisals give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Premier Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A 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 floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area and the overall layout of the house. The completed 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 required?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA measuring service can secure a fair price for your property. 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 accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can review the layout and features of the home before and after a showing. Contact us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |