Needing your property measured? Let Evergreen Appraisal, LLC help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Let Evergreen Appraisal, LLC be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan 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 documentation, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we suggest asking for a home 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 truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact Evergreen Appraisal, LLC to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |