In need of measurement services? Let us help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement of your property to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Fairbanks Appraisal Get a quote nowWhat are measurement 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 floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The resulting report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser determines 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. Putting a property on the marketA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Contact Fairbanks Appraisal today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |