In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let our appraisers give you a reliable estimation of property area to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Get your measurement service from Willamette Valley Appraisal Professionals Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your needs. 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 often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the general layout of the house. 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 are measurement services necessary?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a home on the marketA measuring service will secure fair market value for your home. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often 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 reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the property before and after touring. Contact Willamette Valley Appraisal Professionals to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |