In need of measurement services? Let O'Neil Appraisals help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to establish a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Order a measurement service from O'Neil Appraisals Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesTax records frequently 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 have! Unless an appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser verifies an 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. Marketing a home or propertyA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tool to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |