In need of measurement services? Let NW Cascades Appraisal, LLC help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Order a floorplan service from NW Cascades Appraisal, LLC Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the precise 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 measurement services work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. 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, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA home measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's property sells at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers because they can see the layout and attributes of the home before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |