Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let Austen Appraisal & Consulting Services, LLC help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Austen Appraisal & Consulting Services, LLC give you an accurate estimation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new home, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Austen Appraisal & Consulting Services, LLC Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A home measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you want, an appraiser will measure the home'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 precise 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 or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, hallways, and pantries. They may draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed floorplan showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When is a measurement or floorplan service necessary?Challenging property taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you have! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will verify the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth. Marketing a home or propertyA measurement service will secure fair market value for your property. Area is one of the most important elements potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the selling price of your home, but possibly even the amount of interested buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's property closes at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a wonderful marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can view the layout and features of the house before and after a tour. Contact Austen Appraisal & Consulting Services, LLC today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |