Needing your home measured? Let Perpetual Valuations Group help.Our certified appraisers will 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 due to incorrect estimates, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Order a measurement service from Perpetual Valuations Group Get a quote todayWhat are floorplan services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your home'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 an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The result 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 are measurement services needed?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a 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 reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Selling a listingA measurement service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of your home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only reliable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Contact Perpetual Valuations Group to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |