Needing your property measured? Let West Tennessee Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your property to determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes as a result of unreliable estimates, or market to possible clients when selling real estate. Let West Tennessee Appraisal be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the general layout of the house. 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, property listings, and more. When are measurement services required?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser determines the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home up for saleA home floorplan service will secure a fair price for your property. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic to interest potential buyers because they can see the layout and features of the house before and after a showing. Contact West Tennessee Appraisal to find out more about our floorplan services. |