Needing a property measured? Let Hilberger Appraisals LLC help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Hilberger Appraisals LLC 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 a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total area 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 is a measurement or floorplan service required?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting a home up for saleA measuring service will secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, 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 tactic to attract potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact us to find out more about our measurement services. |