Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Oliver Appraisal LLC give you an accurate estimation of property size to establish a fair value when buying a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Oliver Appraisal LLC be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. 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 helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the home. The finished 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?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging your taxes. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can secure fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property 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 recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Oliver Appraisal LLC today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |