Needing your home measured? Let Harley Appraisals help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let us give you a reliable evaluation of property size to determine a fair value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes. Let Harley Appraisals be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property'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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property 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, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. 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, property listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a home up for saleA floorplan service will secure a fair price for your house. 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 property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the 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 home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 wonderful marketing tactic for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact Harley Appraisals today to find out more about our measurement services. |