Needing your property measured? Let PCS Appraisals, Inc help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate floorplan of your home to help you determine a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from PCS Appraisals, Inc Get a quote todayWhat is a measurement or floorplan service?Floorplan services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, 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 total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and often necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a home 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 tour the house, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the general 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 documentation, home listings, and more. When should I get a measurement service?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unverified — which means you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent evaluation or measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser assesses 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. Marketing a listingA home measurement service can ensure that you're paid a fair price for your home. Square footage is one of the most important factors potential buyers examine when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases 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 or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or home measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's home closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 a fantastic marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested since they can see the layout and features of the house before and after touring. Get in touch to learn more about our measurement services. |