Needing a home measured? Let us help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Cardinal Appraisal Services LLC be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser verifies an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a propertyA home floorplan service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your 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 refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a tour. Contact Cardinal Appraisal Services LLC today to find out more about our measurement services. |