In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Lot and Block Appraisal give you an accurate evaluation of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a measurement service from Lot and Block Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service 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 tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The resulting 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 taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify 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 property is worth. Selling a listingA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, 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 fantastic marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can review the layout and attributes of the property before and after a showing. Contact Lot and Block Appraisal to learn more about our measurement services. |