Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Douglas Coggins help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your property to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible clients when selling a property. Get your measurement service from Douglas Coggins Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on what you need. 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 useful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser measures the home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the house. 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Property taxesProperty tax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Selling a home or propertyA home measurement service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service executed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make certain that your client's home closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially 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 floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for enticing potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the property before and after touring. Get in touch with us to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |