Needing a property measured? Let us help.Our certified appraisers will give you an accurate measurement of your home's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, cut down property taxes as a result of incorrect public records, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Get your measurement service from Green Mountain Valuations Get a quote onlineWhat is a home measurement or floorplan service?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. 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 necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a measurement service work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they move around the property, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area of the house and the overall layout. The finished report is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more. When do I need a measurement service?Real estate taxesTax records often reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from various sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently executed a valuation on your property (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. An appraiser assesses the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes reflect your actual square footage — and you can stop overpaying. Marketing a home or propertyA floorplan service can secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may 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 dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage). Material for real estate professionalsTo make sure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we recommend requesting a measurement of the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be confident in knowing the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a fantastic marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested since they can review the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact Green Mountain Valuations to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |