In need of measurement services? Let Lizotte Appraisal Services help.Home remodels and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Lizotte Appraisal Services give you an accurate estimation of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Lizotte Appraisal Services be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 service work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Disputing property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent evaluation or measurement service 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 challenge your taxes. An appraiser will verify an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Putting your property up for saleA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |