In need of measurement services? Let us help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's value — and its attractiveness to buyers. Let Sicard Appraisal give you an accurate calculation of property area to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Let Sicard Appraisal be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are home measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of a property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan 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 total livable space, of your home. These services are useful and sometimes necessary when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures the home with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser types up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total area of the house and the overall layout. The completed report 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 are floorplan services needed?Real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent valuation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before contesting what you're taxed. An appraiser determines an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Putting your home on the marketA floorplan service can secure a fair price for your property. Square footage is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the price of the home as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using an accurate GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). For agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that accurately reflects market value, we recommend asking for a floorplan service for the property. Clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your eye for detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tactic to entice potential buyers because they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Get in touch to learn more about our floorplan services. |