Needing your home measured? Let Moseley Appraisal Services, LLC. help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement of your home to ascertain a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes from unreliable public records, or market to possible buyers when selling a property. Let Moseley Appraisal Services, LLC. be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the 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 do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk 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 floorplan showing the total square footage of the home 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 do I need a floorplan service?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect the wrong square footage because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be taxed for more space than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before challenging what you're taxed. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Selling your homeA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than properly measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the potential selling price of your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using an accurate GLA when listing your property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that properly reflects market value, we suggest seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a great marketing tool to entice potential buyers because they can review the layout and details of the house before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our floorplan services. |