In need of floorplan services? Let New York Appraisal help.Home remodeling and poor estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property area to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or reducing your property taxes. Get your measurement service from New York Appraisal Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure the property's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How does a home measurement service work?During a measurement service, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your home or property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the property, they make note of the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and fireplaces. They might draw a rough sketch of the property. Then, the appraiser develops a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total square footage and the overall layout of the house. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service necessary?Property taxesTax records often reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and occasionally go unproven — meaning you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed an evaluation on your property (after any remodeling 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 the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your house is worth. Putting a home up for saleA measuring service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage 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 not only reduces the potential selling price of your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate professionalsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we advise requesting a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attentiveness, 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 great marketing tool to interest potential buyers since they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Contact New York Appraisal to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |