Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate estimation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Pacific Property Appraisals, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more 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 specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When are measurement services needed?Property taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. 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. Putting your home on the marketA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells 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 attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |