In need of measurement services? Let Pat Nikolewski, Appraiser (530) 613-8004 help.Our certified appraisers can give you an accurate floorplan of your home's dimensions to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, reduce property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential clients when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Pat Nikolewski, Appraiser (530) 613-8004 Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the general layout of the home. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before contesting your taxes. An appraiser assesses an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measurement service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently estimated rather than properly measured, your home listing may show 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 dependable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and attributes of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |