Needing your home measured? Let Cascade Appraisal help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate measurement or floorplan of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from incorrect estimates, or market to potential clients when selling a property. Order a measurement service from Cascade Appraisal Get a quote todayWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, 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 total 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 takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general layout of the home. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent appraisal or home measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one 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 reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting a property up for saleA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we advise seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for detail, 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 wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch with us to learn more about our floorplan services. |