In need of measurement services? Let WindRose Appraisal help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let WindRose Appraisal give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from WindRose Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat are floorplan services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. The result 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 should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling your homeA home measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services. |