Needing a home measured? Let Riverfront Appraisals, LLC help.Home remodels and poor valuations on public records will affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let Riverfront Appraisals, LLC give you an accurate evaluation of property dimensions to determine a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, selling to potential clients, or reducing property taxes. Let Riverfront Appraisals, LLC be your choice for measurement services Get a quote todayWhat are measurement services?A measurement service is just what it sounds like: Based on your needs, an appraiser will measure your home's dimensions and area, 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 space, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property. How do home measurement services work?During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser takes measurements of your property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they tour the home, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, entryways, and fireplaces. They might sketch the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and a more detailed floorplan showing the total living area and the general layout of the home. The finished product 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 should I get a floorplan service?Property taxesTax records frequently reflect inaccurate square footage because the values can come from many sources, and sometimes go unverified — which means you may be taxed for more square footage than you actually have! Unless a certified appraiser has recently completed a valuation on your property (after any renovation that may have affected square footage), you'll need an appraiser to perform a measurement service before attempting to dispute your taxes. An appraiser will establish 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 your home on the marketA measuring service will secure a fair price for your house. Area is one of the most important factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a house — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your property listing may show less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only reduces the potential selling price for your property, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only dependable method of using a precise GLA when listing your property is to reference a previous appraisal or home measurement service performed by an appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage). Information for agentsTo ensure that your client's home sells at a price that appropriately reflects true market value, we recommend asking for a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will be grateful for your thoroughness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is a true representation of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can review the layout and details of the property before and after a showing. Contact Riverfront Appraisals, LLC today to learn more about our floorplan services. |