In need of measurement services? Let TrueNorth Appraisals LLC. help.Our certified appraisers can provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of inaccurate public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Let TrueNorth Appraisals LLC. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure your house'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement service, an appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. 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 should I get a measurement service?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies 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 measuring service will secure fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we suggest requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and features of the property before and after a showing. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |