Needing a home measured? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Arlington Appraisals, LLC give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Arlington Appraisals, LLC Get a quote nowWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your 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 sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total living 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 documents, home listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your home. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers because they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |