Needing your home measured? Let Northern Appraisal Services help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Northern Appraisal Services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document 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 measurement services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When are measurement services necessary?Property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating 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 can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your 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 sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our measurement services. |