In need of measurement services? Let Nielson Appraisal help.Home remodeling and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when purchasing a home, selling to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Let Nielson Appraisal be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote nowWhat are floorplan services?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of the property, then draws a basic or highly detailed layout based on what you need. 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the home or property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the property, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage 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 documents, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be paying for more square footage than you actually have! Unless an appraiser has recently executed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one 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 your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling a propertyA measuring service will secure fair market value for your property. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property 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 interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any updating that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we recommend seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be certain that 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 since they can view the layout and attributes of the home before and after a showing. Contact Nielson Appraisal today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |