Needing a home measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to inaccurate estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let Needham & Associates, Inc. be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Challenging property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser determines 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 house is worth. Selling your homeA home floorplan service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to find out more about our measurement services. |