In need of measurement services? Let Olympic Valuation help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from inaccurate public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Order a floorplan service from Olympic Valuation Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. 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 challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do floorplan services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The finished report 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 floorplan service?Disputing property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, 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 for enticing potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |