In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable calculation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Pohlkamp & Associates, Inc Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation 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 determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service will secure fair market value for your house. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 a great marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |