Needing your property measured? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Pa Appraisal Services give you an accurate measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Pa Appraisal Services be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage of the house and the overall layout. The completed report is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services required?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unverified — 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 remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home on the marketA measuring service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and 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 floorplan can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our measurement services. |