In need of measurement services? Let Alpine Appraisal Group help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you an accurate calculation of property area to establish a fair value when buying a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Alpine Appraisal Group be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house'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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do measurement services work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your home with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and pantries. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area of the home and the overall layout. The result 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 do I need a measurement service?Property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a listingA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often approximated rather than properly measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your thoroughness, 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 wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after a walkthrough. Contact Alpine Appraisal Group to learn more about our measurement services. |