In need of measurement services? Let Salt Lake Appraising Company help.Home remodels and inaccurate valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let Salt Lake Appraising Company give you a reliable measurement of property dimensions to establish a fair value when purchasing a property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Salt Lake Appraising Company be your choice for measurement services Get a quote onlineWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and square footage of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your needs. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a document that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes essential when challenging property taxes or selling a property. How does a floorplan service work?During a measurement or floorplan service, a certified appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — either a tape or laser measuring device. As they tour the house, they note the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed sketch showing the total living 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 documents, home listings, and more. When are floorplan services needed?Real estate taxesProperty tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more space than you actually own! Unless an 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 an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute what you're taxed. 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 property is worth. Putting a property up for saleA home measurement service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your house. Living space is one of the most important elements potential buyers look for when purchasing a house — but since these values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your home listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of your home as well as the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to refer to a previous appraisal or measurement service executed by a certified appraiser (after any remodeling that might have affected square footage). Information for real estate agentsTo make sure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects market value, we suggest seeking a measurement of the property. Clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your attention to detail, and you can rest assured knowing the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be a fantastic marketing tactic to attract potential buyers since they can view the layout and features of the property before and after touring. Contact us today to find out more about our home measurement and floorplan services. |