Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Nordheim Appraisal Inc help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let Nordheim Appraisal Inc give you a reliable estimation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Order a measurement service from Nordheim Appraisal Inc Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the home and the general layout. 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 are measurement services needed?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any updating 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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measuring service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested 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 agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a home measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the house before and after a showing. Contact Nordheim Appraisal Inc today to learn more about our floorplan services. |