Needing a property measured? Let R. Raeford Rhyne Realty, Inc. help.Our certified appraisers will provide you with an accurate measurement or floorplan of your property's dimensions to assist in determining a fair value when buying or selling a home, lower property taxes due to unreliable estimates, or market to potential buyers when selling real estate. Let R. Raeford Rhyne Realty, Inc. be your choice for home measurement or floorplan services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?Measurement services are just what they sound like: Based on what you want, 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 a precise Gross Living Area (GLA), the sum of all livable area, 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, a certified appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they mark the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, patios, and pantries. They may sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed sketch showing the total living area of the home and the overall layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, property listings, and more. When is a home measurement or floorplan service needed?Challenging real estate taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and occasionally go unverified — meaning you may be paying for more space than you have! Unless an appraiser has recently performed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that might have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a home measurement service before disputing your taxes. An appraiser will establish 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. Marketing a home or propertyA home floorplan service will ensure that you're paid fair market value for your house. Living space is one of the biggest elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your home listing might show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially decrease the price of your property as well as the number of interested buyers. The only reliable method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage). For real estate agentsTo ensure that your client's property closes at a price that accurately reflects true market value, we advise asking for a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will appreciate your attention to detail, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a wonderful marketing tool for getting potential buyers interested because they can see the layout and characteristics of the home before and after a tour. Contact us today to find out more about our floorplan services. |