In need of measurement services? Let Newton and Associates help.Home remodels and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's price — and a buyer's interest in it. Let us give you a reliable estimation of property size to determine a fair, unbiased value when acquiring a new property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from Newton and Associates Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?Home measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your requirements, an appraiser will measure the house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, entryways, and fireplaces. They might make a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total area and the general 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, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Challenging real estate taxesProperty tax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — which means you may be paying for more space than you actually own! Unless an appraiser has completed a recent valuation or measurement service on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute 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 paying more than your house is worth. Selling a propertyA measurement service can secure a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest elements potential buyers examine when purchasing a home — but since these values are often approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the selling price of the property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or home measurement service completed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Material for agentsTo make certain that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your eye for 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 review the layout and attributes of the property before and after touring. Contact us to learn more about our measurement services. |