Needing a property measured? Let Omnia Appraisal Company help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from incorrect public records, or market to possible buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Omnia Appraisal Company Get a quote nowWhat are home measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your property's dimensions and area, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and pantries. They may make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total area of the home and the general layout. The final product is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you own! Unless an appraiser has recently performed an evaluation on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge what you're taxed. An appraiser verifies 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 a home up for saleA measurement service can secure a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's property 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 appreciate your thoroughness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a tour. Get in touch with us to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |