In need of measurement services? Let Enterprise Appraisal Services help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Enterprise Appraisal Services give you an accurate calculation of property area to establish a fair value when buying a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Enterprise Appraisal Services be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall 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 documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. 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 property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |