Needing a property measured? Let Carbon Appraisals, LLC help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate floorplan of your property to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Order a floorplan service from Carbon Appraisals, LLC Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage of the house and the general layout. The finished product 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 is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Disputing real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling your homeA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |